Media Release

The Hawai’i Police Department is searching for a 17-year old boy reported as missing from Hilo since March 14.

Jeremy Perreira-Kanakanui is described as Hawai’ian, 5 feet-5 inches tall, about 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.